Location

We will find ourselves on the small Cycladic island, Anafi. In Greek, the word Anafi is derived from “anafainetai” which means to arise. Our home for the week will be the gorgeous Ypseli, which means beehive, located in the village of Roukounas and overlooking the Aegean Sea. The hotel is the project of the Athenian architect Antonis Chalaris whose beekeeper grandfather handed down his sheepfold. There are 9 suites with beautiful sea views, with names inspired by the world of the hive and bees. Choose a shared suite with a large double bed to yourself or share a spacious double room with a friend. Many of the suites have sleeper sofas so this could also be an option if you are sharing with a friend!

Food

Delicious local produce and seasonal ingredients all prepared lovingly.

Yoga

Twice daily yoga practices to enhance your wellbeing: Hatha, dynamic flow, pranayama, meditation, yin yoga. In the mornings we will move through mindful dynamic flows with inspiration from contemporary dance. With each restorative evening Yin Practice inspired by a different element.

Island Exploration

Nicolleta Barbata who lived and worked for some time in Anafi will lead us on a local adventure and hike across the beautiful rugged landscape. A chance to really get to know the island more.

Nourishing Self care practices

A day of pampering using local produce. We learn how to create simple oatmeal, yogurt, honey face mask and a coffee, sea salt, olive oil body scrub. Cleansing, hydrating & nourishing.

Tea Mediations

Sunrise & sunset tea ceremonies offer a chance to appreciate the sacred hours. Through tea we appreciate the elements, earth, water, fire, air & space. Sitting with tea we are invited to open to our inner experiences of emptiness, fullness & simplicity, & enjoy the healing & nourishing qualities of the tea itself.

eco art Dance Mindfulness workshop

Your body in relationship to nature. A creative & fun workshop exploring contemporary dance, mindful movement, breath-work, meditation, art making, imagination and storytelling. We will look through the lens of ecology, contemplating how we are in relationship with the earth & world around us.

yin

A daily yin practice inspired and informed by the 5 elements and how they relate to how practice and finding balance through our daily lives.

What is included in your investment?

Delicious Healthy food from local Greek produce (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee)
Daily yoga and meditation. Tea mediation. Dance Workshop. Self care rituals, home made body scrubs and face masks. A bag full of ethical goodies. Accommodation in the beautiful Ypseli.

Flights and transfer can be booked separately, we can arrange transfers at an extra cost for you.

Travel

We can arrange group transfers from the port to Ypseli. There are direct flights to both Santorini and Athens. Anafi is a short ferry ride from Santorini which a beautiful Volcanic island and worth a visit (Feel free to ask me for tips on where to stay in Santorini!). There are also longer Ferry trips from Athens or any of the Cycladic islands. You can find the ferry timetable here

Booking and Questions

If you have any questions and want to know more about the retreat pop me an email and we can arrange a chat. It is possible to set up a payment plan for the retreat if you need a little more time. I’m happy to answer your questions about travel there and visiting Santorini or Athens before or after the retreat.

Spacious Shared Suite £1330

large Single Occupancy Suite £ 1690